Topical Issues in Public International Law (2cr)

Evaluation scale

H-5

Objective

The module allows students to familiarize themselves with a variety of topical issues in Public International Law.

Accomplishment methods

The module may include lectures, seminars and other events providing opportunities for students to familiarize themselves with various aspects of the evolving Public International Law. It may also include written assignments and/or examinations.

Content

The contents of the module are based on the recent developments within Public International Law, research projects related to them, and the personal interests of students participating in the module.

Materials

Teams link for the lectures:

https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_OTRlNDE0ZTYtOTE0YS00OTdmLWIxY2QtMGI5ZGMyOWEwOTVl%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%224c60a66f-0a8d-446e-9ac0-836a00d84542%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%2200f12810-03d1-489c-a52a-dab21eb81256%22%7d

Teaching methods

For this study module you can gain 1 or 2 ECTS: hybrid lectures (1 ECTS) and a written assignment (1 ECTS). However, the written assignment is available only for students also passing the lectures. You will find instructions for the written assignment below.

Lectures in "Energy Sustainability and Resources Law (ESRL)", 20.-23.11.2023

Lecturer: researcher Nana Asare Obeng-Darko (LL.D.)

This course provides students with an overview of global energy law in the context of the sustainable use of natural resources for energy needs. The course covers all forms of energy resources, from fossil fuels to renewables. It introduces the notions of ‘energy transition’ and ‘sustainable transition’ to student as well as what is meant by ‘sovereignty’ over natural resources. The course discusses the laws and policies promoting sustainability in energy production and consumption from both the EU and international perspectives. Additionally, the course presents energy-related causes to global environmental and climate issues and how ‘sustainable energy transition’ could help provide dynamic solutions to those fundamental issues.

The lectures are arranged at the University but are hybrid, i.e. joining the lectures virtually is also possible. NB. The lectures are NOT recorded and lecture exams are only arranged at the University i.e. NO remote lecture exams.



Lectures:



Mon, 20.11.2023; 15-17 (A141)
Tues, 21.11.2023; 15-18 (A141)
Wed, 22.11.2023; 15-18 (A141)
Thurs, 23.11.2023; 15-17 (A141)

Lecture exams: no registration needed for lecture exams. You can take either the 1st or the 2nd lecture exam or retake your lecture exam by taking both of them.

1st exam, Fri, 24.11.2023; 16:00-18:00 (D156)
2nd exam, Tues, 5.12.2023; 10:00-12:00 (A140)
Registration for the course: in Peppi a week before the course.

NB. You can use the 1-2 ECTS from this course either for the study module ONEVAL0027 INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENTAL LAW or OTMEVAL0062 TOPICAL ISSUES OF PUBLIC INTERNATIONAL LAW. Evaluation scale: F/1-5

For any questions concerning this module, contact prof. Viikari.